A colorless volatile flammable liquid, CH, used in perfumes, flavorings, lacquers, pharmaceuticals, and rayon and as a general solvent
a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
One of the more commonly found esters in beer, which in small amounts gives many ales a subtle fruity character If present in excessive amounts, will result in unpleasant, solventy flavors
A sweet, vinegary smell that often accompanies acetic acid It exists to some extent in all wines and in small doses can be a plus When it is strong and smells like nail polish, it's a defect